How to Knit a Reversible Variant of the Trellis Stitch
Today, I’m sharing how to knit a variant of the Trellis stitch (it reminds me of the Seersucker stitch we practiced years ago, but this one includes fewer rows).
Why did I choose it?
Well, because it has a lot of advantages for us knitters…
First, it’s reversible (identical on both sides), which makes it a great pattern for dishcloths, blankets, scarves, etc.
Second, it lays flat no matter what, so there’s no need to add edges or borders.
Third, it’s a knit-and-purl pattern (we don’t have to increase, decrease, cross stitches, etc.).
If you are a newbie, I’m sure you can master this one!
Last, but not least, it has a rich texture to it (it’s so cute…I think it’s ideal for baby stuff ;).
Enough chatting.
Grab your needles and some yarn, and let’s knit a lovely swatch!
This swatch was made out of 100% Peruvian Pima cotton yarn #ad
Using one of my favorite bamboo double-pointed needles (US 8 / 5 mm) #ad
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Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
P: Purl
BO: Bind off
WS: Wrong side of the work
N.B:
The odd rows form the right side of the work.
There are no selvage (edge) stitches (the first and the last) included; add two stitches to your calculations, if you like to have them.
How to knit a reversible variant of the Trellis stitch
CO multiples of 6; i.e.: 6 * 3 = 18 st
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P2, K2, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 2: *K2, P1, K1, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 3: *K3, P3*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 4: *P1, K2, P2, K1*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 5: *P2, K1, P1, K2*. Repeat from * to *, to end
Row 6: *P3, K3*. Repeat from * to *, to end.
These six rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
When finished, BO working each st as it presents, after row 6 (RS).
This is the other side of the work:
Enjoy the video tutorial:
How to Knit a Reversible Variant of the Trellis stitch
Thank you for watching, and don’t forget to share the love <3
Hugs, and happy knitting,
Carolina – So Woolly
